Hovershow 2012 

Visit the Hovercraft Museum web site

Hovershow 2012 will be taking place in the Seaplane Hangar area of the Daedalus site, just off Marine Parade West, Lee on the Solent. Entry to the show will be through the main gates at the top of the slipway.

The Hovercraft Museum based in Hampshire is a truly unique collection of international significance. They care for more than 60 Hovercraft within several hangars on the former HMS Daedalus site. Each year the Museum holds a Hovershow to showcase the collection.

If you want to visit the Hovercraft Museum visit this link


Learn New Skills

I love Ryde is pleased to announce that we are now listing all the current courses available via the Community Learning Centre for the Spring Term 2012 visit our Courses Page for all courses available locally and across the island.


Support Ryde Inshore Rescue

Help support Ryde Inshore Rescue, who will be taking on the Ryde Beach Lifeguard service as well as carrying on their sea rescue work. Donate to Ryde Inshore Rescue


IOW Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

The official dates for Appley, Ryde IOW celebrating "The Queen's Diamond Jubilee" 2nd, 3rd and 4th June 2012

The event is being organised by "Quture & Appley Leisure with Ryde Inshore Rescue" supporting and engaging businesses, promoting well being through an integrated package of activities, traditional heritage and cultural initiatives Celebrating:Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia & New Zealand and the 60th anniversary of her becoming head of the commonwealth.

Watch this space for more information


Safer Neighbourhoods

I love Ryde are pleased to support our local police officers in their Safer Neighbourhoods initiative More.....



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PROCESSION "COOL BRITTANNIA" THROUGH RYDE TOWN

Saturday 02 June 2012

2nd June 2012 - The Theme: Pomp and splendour, diamonds and pearls,vintage, 50's, Victorian, Elizabethan,the Queen's Coronation, traditional and contemporary ideas merged together. Interested parties that would like to become a part of this section of the procession please contact Brenda for an application form: Brenda Livingstone 01983 614257 - Marching bands and regimented sections: Incorporating the Islands organisations, groups and associations. - Please contact: Mike North - mnorth2@btopenworld,com. Vintage car rally please contact Mary Searle 01983 - 717105 - Ryde Historic Society please contact Liz Jones at Splash, Union St, Ryde, IOW
More info: http://www.iowdiamondjubilee.co.uk

UP & DOWN: THE KITE FESTIVAL

Saturday 16 June 2012

Sat 16 June, Culver Down, Yaverland, from 2pm Procession, displays, massed Kite Fly.
More info: http://thenewcarnivalcompany.com

RYDE ARTS PARADE 2012

Saturday 30 June 2012

Sat 30 June, from midday, Simeon St Rec, Ryde. Spectacular carnival procession through town + other entertainments.
More info: http://thenewcarnivalcompany.com

Ryde Children's Carnival 2012

Friday 10 August 2012

1.30 pm Assemble in Upper Dover Street - 2.00 pm Judging - 2.45 pm Procession moves off - Tableux should report to control point at the top of Dover Street.
More info: http://www.rydecarnival.co.uk

Ryde Main Carnival 2012

Saturday 11 August 2012

4.45 pm Assemble Esplanade & Canoe Lake - 5.15 pm Judging - 6.15 pm Procession moves off. - Tableux should report to control point at the bottom of East Hill road.
More info: http://www.rydecarnival.co.uk

Ryde Illuminated Carnival 2012

Saturday 01 September 2012

7.00 pm Assemble Esplanade & Canoe Lake - 7.30 pm Judging - 8.30 pm Procession moves off. - Tableux should report to control point at the bottom of East Hill road.
More info: http://www.rydecarnival.co.uk


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